Uncomfortable in Outsourced Shoes

A regular look at jobs, outsourcing and trade from around the
Web

Updated Sept. 29, 2004 12:01 a.m. ET

The U.S. economy is chugging along, but jobs still seem scarce. Also, workers in many industries are nervous that that they may be out of work soon, thanks to cheaper labor overseas. But some economists argue that offshoring is part of free trade, and the money saved will be reinvested in new job-creating businesses at home. Here's a look at what's new in the jobs debate from around the Web. (Some links may require registration or subscriptions.)